CNC Machining Estimator

Mach3, Cuyahoga Falls, OH•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mach3 Machine is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Estimator to develop accurate, competitive quotes for CNC machining and precision-machined components in a job shop environment. This hands-on technical estimating role involves reviewing RFQs, engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, tolerances, materials, tooling requirements, and manufacturing processes to determine effective production strategies and estimate labor, material, tooling, and outside processing. In addition to quoting, the Estimator helps turn awarded work into executable manufacturing plans by creating Bills of Material (BOMs), manufacturing routings in Visibility ERP, and production plans. The role participates in project kickoff meetings and works closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and project management. It is suited to someone with a strong understanding of CNC machining processes and the costs and manufacturing requirements of machined parts.

Requirements

Experience in CNC machining, precision machining, manufacturing estimating, job shop estimating, CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or process planning.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling and/or turning.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T.
Ability to evaluate a machined component and determine an effective manufacturing process, operation sequence, machine requirements, setups, tooling, and fixtures.
Experience estimating setup time, machining cycle time, labor, material, tooling, and outside processing.
Knowledge of manufacturing materials and how material type, geometry, tolerances, surface finish, and part complexity affect machining cost.
Experience building manufacturing routings, BOMs, and production plans.
Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with machinists, programmers, engineers, purchasing, production, project management, and suppliers.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple RFQs and estimating priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Visibility ERP.

Responsibilities

Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, prints, CAD models, specifications, and technical requirements to assess part complexity, tolerances, materials, quantities, and manufacturing requirements.
Develop accurate and competitive CNC machining estimates and job shop quotes using manufacturing methods, historical performance, and expected setup and cycle times.
Determine manufacturing strategies, including machine selection, operation sequence, setups, tooling, fixtures, and outside services.
Estimate machining labor, setup time, cycle time, material, tooling, consumables, outside processing, and shop burden.
Prepare detailed, itemized customer quotes that account for manufacturing cost, shop capability, lead time, and competitiveness.
Develop manufacturing plans and process routings for awarded work.
Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) for quoting, purchasing, planning, and order release.
Create and maintain job routings in Visibility ERP, defining operation sequences, expected labor hours, and production flow.
Evaluate internal machine shop capabilities and outside suppliers for feasibility, capacity, lead time, and cost.
Participate in project kickoff meetings to clarify scope, confirm manufacturing and routing strategies, and align estimated costs with planned execution.
Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, and project management to validate assumptions and ensure quotes reflect actual shop capabilities.
Review completed and awarded jobs against actual labor hours, cycle times, material usage, and outside processing costs to improve estimating accuracy.
Improve the quoting process through standardization, historical cost data, automation, and advanced estimating methods.
Perform other related duties as assigned.